Tag Archives: Panama

The Finca (the Farm) Revisted

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It seems like farming should be simple. The cows eat grass, come in to be milked, the milk gets sold, and life is good, right? The more I learn about farming the more I understand how complicated, and how expensive … Continue reading →

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Panama Cost of Living Report – October 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

What does it cost to live in Panama? The answer can vary widely depending on where and how you live. I can tell you though what it cost us to live in David, Chiriqui, for the month of October. Fixed … Continue reading →

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Some Local Scenery

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

just another day in the life of a retired expat in Panama…. One of my longer bike routes takes me northwest of David through the countryside and up into the hills. It is so pretty! The other day I decided … Continue reading →

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Scorpion? Again?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We were told that scorpions tend to come in houses during the dry season because they are looking for water. We have found this to be true so far. We are now in the height of rainy season though and … Continue reading →

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Raquel’s Ark Wildlife Rescue

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

The next stop in our day with friends was Raquel’s Ark in Volcan. Raquel has a number of interesting animals and birds which she cares for and clearly loves. Most are tame and enjoy visitors so it is a great … Continue reading →

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Car Trouble in Panama

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

A little bad luck, a lot of good luck and good people, and an interesting day. I have a 97 Mazda, not fancy but a sturdy little car. I have had a number of people beg me to sell it … Continue reading →

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Two Years

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is hard to believe my two year mark passed on the 10th of this month. The time has gone fast and it hardly seems possible. But, it also feels like I have been here long enough that this life is … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica – Bocas del Mar Hotel

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Next to the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica is another hotel, Bocas del Mar. We noticed steps going up from our hotel’s beach so we decided to wander over and take a look. It’s a very new looking hotel with … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica Getaway

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have been to the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica before, so when an Oferta Simple came up we bought a couple more nights there. It’s a great little hotel with only six cabanas so it feels very personal, and … Continue reading →

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Bugs and Critters of the Day

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have bugs. I have a camera. You know what that means. Bug pictures! There is always something interesting crawling or flying around here. I love being outdoors here, and have been spending many late evenings outdoors on the terrace … Continue reading →

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